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Chippewa Lake, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44215

Medina County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,162
567/sq mi
$80,893
Median income
$222,900
Median home value
26.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Chippewa Lake pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 37%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 50%
home value, US ZIPs
567
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44215 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44215 covers 3.8 square miles in Chippewa Lake, Medina County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,162 residents on file, a density of 567 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44215 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,893 (11% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $37,260. Local economic indicators show a 10.2% poverty rate alongside 3.9% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $222,900 (13% above the state average) with median rent at $1,113 per month, and 87.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 28 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 9 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 44215, plus 6 more within Medina County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 44215

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chippewa Lake, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44215.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 44215, Chippewa Lake, OH · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,162

Population

3.8

Area (sq mi)

567

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44215?

39.4

Median Age

46.4%

Male

53.6%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 92.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$80,893

Median Household Income

+11% vs state

$37,260

Per Capita Income

10.2%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

28.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44215 ranks nationally

Chippewa Lake, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$80,893 Top 37% higher than 63% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,307

Total Housing Units

1,035

Occupied Units

272

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.9%
Renter 12.1%

$222,900

Median Home Value

+13% vs state

$1,113

Median Rent

1959

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+24.3%

YoY Change (2024)

201

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+101%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44215 have increased 24.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +101% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +9.8% 133
2021 +12.4% 149
2022 +12.0% 167
2023 -3.2% 162
2024 +24.3% 201

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 20 business establishments in ZIP 44215, employing approximately 84 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,923,000.

20

Businesses

84

Employees

$3.9M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 4 20.0%
Retail trade 3 15.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 15.0%
Other services (except public administration) 3 15.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 44215 vs 44273 →

ZIP 44215 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44215 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 44215 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 44215 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
44273 Seville, OH 6,718 3.2 mi
44251 Westfield Center, OH 850 3.2 mi
44256 Medina, OH 62,039 5.2 mi
44217 Creston, OH 4,142 8.0 mi
44254 Lodi, OH 4,833 6.4 mi
44276 Sterling, OH 1,906 9.8 mi
44214 Burbank, OH 2,076 9.7 mi
44270 Rittman, OH 8,890 9.8 mi
44253 Litchfield, OH 3,218 9.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Medina County

44256 standard
Medina, OH
Pop: 62,039
44212 standard
Brunswick, OH
Pop: 43,548
44281 standard
Wadsworth, OH
Pop: 29,954
44233 standard
Hinckley, OH
Pop: 7,646
44273 standard
Seville, OH
Pop: 6,718
44254 standard
Lodi, OH
Pop: 4,833

Related Areas

Medina County Chippewa Lake, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44215 in? ▼
ZIP code 44215 (Chippewa Lake) is located in Medina County, Ohio. Medina County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/medina-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 44215? ▼
ZIP code 44215 in Chippewa Lake, OH has a population of 2,162 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44215? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44215 is $80,893, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44215? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44215 is $222,900, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44215? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44215 is White at 92.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44215? ▼
ZIP code 44215 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 84 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44215? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44215 are: Construction (4), Retail trade (3), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44215? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44215 increased by 24.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 101%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 44215? ▼
In ZIP code 44215, 54.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 44215? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44215 is 28.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 44215? ▼
In ZIP code 44215, approximately 87.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44215? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44215 is 10.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.